High precision
3D food printing
in mass production

In the food industry we need to react quickly to the demand for innovation, improvement and sustainability. 3D food printing offers a progressive approach through its technology and natural ingredients for desired shape, taste and composition.

The Budelfood process

From source to plate

  • Fresh products

  • Development of recipes

    Development of recipes

    Development of recipes

    Gastronology develops all recipes that are produced by Budelfood. Each recipe contains on average 95% fresh, natural ingredients of the highest quality

    01

  • Selecting ingredients

    Selecting ingredients

    Selecting ingredients

    The ingredients are carefully selected to ensure the best quality.

    02

  • Cleaning and cooking

    Cleaning and cooking

    Cleaning and cooking

    The fresh ingredients are washed, peeled, cut and minced in accordance with strict procedures and cooked in a way that maximizes flavour and nutrition.

    03

  • Preparation of purees

    Preparation of purees

    Preparation of purees

    The fresh ingredients are finely minced in accordance with the IDDSI standard. The rest of the recipe, which does not exceed 5%, consists of a complex, balanced mix of flavourings, natural colourings and binding agents. These determine the flavour, colour and shape and differ per puree.

    04

  • 3D printing

    3D printing

    3D printing

    The vegetable, chicken, fish or potato puree is added to the reservoir of the (industrial) food printer. The nozzles build up the 3D product layer by layer to the maximum height of 6 centimeters.

    05

  • Freezing

    Freezing

    Freezing

    Semi-finished products (unprinted purees) and end products (printed 3D food products) are frozen directly to a temperature of at least -18°C. The faster they are frozen after preparation or 3D food printing, the easier it is to retain the level of quality.

    06

  • Packaging

    Packaging

    Packaging

    Budelfood works from A to Z, which means we don't stop at producing 3D food products, but go one step further. As a one-stop shop, we ensure that your products are packaged and stored according to proper guidelines.

    07
  • 3D food

Only at Budelfood

3D printed food on industrial scale

Our high-tech production line of 3D printers, supported by smart software, makes it possible to produce on a large scale. We can produce 1,250 grams per minute and help 5,000 people per day with these quantities. Budelfood is market leader and the only one who can achieve this on large scale.

Is it broccoli or is it a dinosaur?

A vegetable zoo on your plate

Budelfood is leading in 3D food printing and with our advanced technology we can produce food in a variety of shapes and textures. From broccoli to dinosaurs made of cauliflower. Budelfood sets a new standard for innovation in food production.

Assured of sustainability and quality

We only have one world, we should take care of it

The focus of Budelfood is on sustainability. We reduce food waste through custom 3D printed portions and sustainable ingredients. Across the production line, we strive to minimize waste and reduce energy consumption by turning off freezers when not in use.

At Budelfood, we use a validated process from raw material to finished product. Quality is ensured through careful selection of premium ingredients and the use of advanced 3D food technologies. Our processes are subject to strict quality controls and meet high hygiene standards. At Budelfood, we continuously strive to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy our recipes. Therefore, we constantly check that there are no contaminants in the production process and we have air samples and swaps checked by an external party.

3D-foodprinting?

Contact Budelfood to discuss your options for 3D printing your food solutions.

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Peter Nieuwkerk Group Managing Director | DGA